Engineers have developed a polarizing filter that allows in more light, leading the way for…
Month: November 2014
Permafrost soil: Possible source of abrupt rise in greenhouse gases at end of last ice age
Scientists have identified a possible source of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that were…
Identifying onset of local influenza outbreaks: New Tool
Hospital epidemiologists and others responsible for public health decisions do not declare the start of…
Weight, eating habits in Parkinson’s disease
A review of the scientific literature on Parkinson’s disease shows that even the non-motor symptoms…
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds
Modern hand dryers are much worse than paper towels when it comes to spreading germs,…
Laser from a plane discovers Roman goldmines in Spain
Hidden under the vegetation and crops of the Eria Valley, in León (Spain), there is…
How do teenage boys perceive their weight?
Almost one third of male adolescents inaccurately perceive their weight. This can influence their eating…
Key factor discovered in progression of liver cancer
One of the most aggressive and common forms of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma. A…
Flu virus key machine: First complete view of structure revealed
Scientists looking to understand – and potentially thwart – the influenza virus now have a…
What’s behind our music tastes? Some common perceptions
Metal heads, jazz purists and folkies may have more in common musically than you imagined….